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Justin Rose records slam-dunk hole-in-one at Tour Championship

Justin Rose hit a spectacular hole-in-one on the par-3 ninth hole at East Lake during the final round of the Tour Championship, his fourth career ace on the PGA Tour. The 46-year-old Englishman's tee shot dropped directly into the cup, drawing praise from fans on social media.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 30–31, 2026 Published 4h ago

A Perfect Strike at East Lake

Justin Rose delivered one of the most memorable shots of the Tour Championship when he holed his tee shot on the par-3 ninth at East Lake during Sunday's final round. The 46-year-old Englishman's ball flew 208 yards, launched 128 feet into the air with a 6-iron, and dropped straight into the cup without touching the flagstick — a shot described by Yahoo News New Zealand as a "slam-dunk ace."

Rose had started his final round 2 over through eight holes after two bogeys, and was looking for a change in momentum when he stepped onto the ninth tee. The hole has been playing as the hardest at East Lake this week, making the ace particularly impressive.

Career Milestone

This was Rose's fourth career hole-in-one on the PGA Tour, as reported by both The Times of India and Yahoo News New Zealand. According to Yahoo News New Zealand, it was also the first ace on East Lake's ninth hole since Xander Schauffele in Round 3 of the 2019 Tour Championship.

Rose, the 2018 FedExCup champion, has previously won the US Open and reached the world No. 1 ranking, according to The Times of India. His previous ace came at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2023, a claim carried by a single outlet.

Reaction and Aftermath

Rose celebrated by raising his arms and punching the air as the crowd reacted with disbelief, The Times of India reported. Fans quickly took to social media to praise the shot. One fan wrote, "Can't believe what I have just seen with Justin Rose, that's the best golf shot I have seen in my life. Hole in one, straight into the pin." Another added, "That is awesome when they do it on the fly and he didn't even damage the cup! It was perfect."

Rose's good fortune appeared to rub off on his playing partner, Si Woo Kim, who holed out for eagle on the following hole, according to Yahoo News New Zealand. The two shared a laugh and a hug as they celebrated.

Rose entered the Tour Championship after finishing tied for 22nd at the BMW Championship, as reported by The Times of India.

How each outlet told it

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The Times of India

Framing: Celebrates the spectacular nature of Justin Rose's hole-in-one, emphasizing the fan reaction and the shot's quality.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Justin Rose hit a hole-in-one on the ninth hole at the Tour Championship.
Rose is a 46-year-old English golfer.
His tee shot dropped straight into the cup without hitting the flagstick.
Fans reacted on social media, with one calling it 'the best shot I have seen in my life.'
This was the fourth hole-in-one of Rose's PGA Tour career.
His previous ace was at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2023.
Rose entered the Tour Championship after finishing tied for 22nd at the BMW Championship.
Rose has won the US Open and reached world No. 1 ranking.

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Yahoo News New Zealand

Framing: Celebrates Rose's hole-in-one as a 'slam-dunk ace,' emphasizing the shot's perfection and dramatic impact.

as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Justin Rose hit a hole-in-one on the par-3 ninth hole at East Lake during the final round of the Tour Championship.
Rose started his final round 2 over through eight holes after two bogeys.
The tee shot was 208 yards and hit with a 6-iron.
The ball went 128 feet in the air and landed directly in the cup with no bounce or roll.
This was Rose's fourth career hole-in-one on Tour.
It was the first ace on East Lake's ninth hole since Xander Schauffele in Round 3 of the 2019 Tour Championship.
Rose's playing partner, Si Woo Kim, also made an eagle on the following hole.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimJustin Rose hit a hole-in-one on the ninth hole at the Tour Championship.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimRose is a 46-year-old English golfer.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimRose's tee shot dropped straight into the cup without hitting the flagstick.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
ClaimFans reacted on social media to Rose's hole-in-one, with one calling it 'the best shot I have seen in my life.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
ClaimThis was Rose's fourth career hole-in-one on the PGA Tour.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC, Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimRose's previous ace came at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
ClaimRose entered the Tour Championship after finishing tied for 22nd at the BMW Championship.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
ClaimRose has won the US Open once and has reached the world No. 1 ranking during his career.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
ClaimRose started his final round 2 over through eight holes after two bogeys.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimRose's tee shot at the par-3 ninth was 208 yards from the cup.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimRose launched his shot 128 feet in the air with a 6-iron.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe ninth hole has been playing as the hardest hole at East Lake this week.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimIt was the first ace on East Lake's ninth hole since Xander Schauffele in Round 3 of the 2019 Tour Championship.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimRose's playing partner Si Woo Kim holed out for eagle on the following hole.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC
ClaimRose is the 2018 FedExCup champion.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yahoo News New Zealand as of Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: The Times of India, Yahoo News New Zealand 15 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31